Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the ZS200 (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was introduced 4 years after the HX400V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS200 scores against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 compared to the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS200 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern ZS200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.